Review of Love and Death (1975) by Travis C — 15 Sep 2008

One of Allen's best. Just a hilarious parody of Russia.

This review of Love and Death (1975) was written by Travis C on 15 Sep 2008.

Love and Death has generally received very positive reviews.

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Woody Allen and Diane Keaton go on a silly romp through 19th century Russia during the Napoleonic Wars while pondering deep and profound questions…

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By Lucas D (206) on 09 May 2015

I'd say this film marks the beginning of Woody Allen transitioning from comedic filmmaker to cinematic artist…

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By Spencer G (148) on 13 Jul 2015

If you're as serious about nonsense as I am you'll love this. The greatest comedy about Napoleonic Russia ever made…

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The picture is packed front to back with many more cheery bon mots -- to say nothing of rollicking slapstick sequences, spoofy film homages…

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By David F (1,889) on 28 Mar 2013

I don't know much of classic Russian literature but nonetheless Love and Death is tremendously funny. It is one of Allen's best comedies…

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By Edgar C (1,352) on 09 Jul 2013

Woody laughing at the face of death while contemplating the futility of his existence, the fragility of the human condition and the irrationality…

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By Jake Z (107) on 16 Sep 2015

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By Matt G (2,017) on 06 Oct 2013

I memorized most of the dialog in college. My friends and I loved this film so much we wanted to perform it live…

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By Augustine H (906) on 30 Apr 2013

Pretty funny spoof of all those boring Russian novels you were forced to read in High School…

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By Gabriel C (666) on 12 Nov 2016

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